School Business Manger

The Education Network Birmingham; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Supportive team

Safeguarding focused environment

Job summary

The Education Network is partnering with a wonderful Special School in Birmingham to recruit a School Business Manager who will support the Headteacher with day-to-day operations.

You will lead a small office and site team, manage HR, Health & Safety, and Facilities, and contribute to school improvement through CPD and governance of meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a school office/team.
• Experience with HR processes in Birmingham Schools.
• Background in HR, H&S, and facilities management in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HR, Health & Safety, Facilities and Admin Support
• Deliver CPD and training to staff
• Attend SLT and school management meetings as part of the SLT
• Act as the school's Health & Safety Lead
• Promote the high standards of the school

Skills

HR management

Health & Safety

Facilities management

Team leadership

Education sector exp

Education

Degree in education management

Job description

School Business Manager - Birmingham

Are you an experienced School Business Manager looking for a new opportunity in in a welcoming and supportive environment? The Education Network is delighted to be working in partnership with a wonderful Special School, that is looking to recruit a new School Business Manager to support the Headteacher with day-to-day operations. We are looking for a School Business Manager who has experience with school Human Resources, Health & Safety, and Facilities Management.

As the School Business Manager at this school you will be running a small team of office staff and site staff and working closely with the Headteacher to oversee daily operations. This school requires a Business Manager who has previous experience within the education sector and understands the HR processes of Birmingham Schools. This is an outstanding opportunity to join an excellent team in a successful Special School.

There is a lot to love about this school, from its outstanding facilities to its welcoming atmosphere and supportive team. If you are looking for a School Business Manager opportunity where you have a genuine opportunity to impact the lives of young people, while working in a progressive school environment, this role requires previous experience as a School Business Manager, or School Office Manager.

Job Role

• Lead and manage Human Resources, Health & Safety, Facilities and Admin Support
• Delivering CPD and training to staff members
• Attend SLT and school management meetings as part of the SLT
• Act as the schools Health & Safety Lead
• Promote the high standards of the school

Ideally, you will

• Be able to demonstrate a track record of high standards
• Have experience leading a successful team
• Want to make a difference and improve standards at school level
• Be an excellent leader and dedicated manager
• Have experience as a School Business Manager

The Education Network Offer

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.